How To Fix WRMA_FI052 - Field &1 in item &2 does not contain a valid value

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRMA_FI - Messages for RMA

• Message number: 052

• Message text: Field &1 in item &2 does not contain a valid value

What causes this issue?

Field &V1& of item &V2& does not contain a valid value. If an IDoc was
used to import the data, then the data in IDoc &V3& is inconsistent.

System Response

Processing is canceled.

How to fix this error?

Correct the transferred data.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRMA_FI052 - Field &1 in item &2 does not contain a valid value ?

  The SAP error message:
  WRMA_FI052 Field &1 in item &2 does not contain a valid value
  
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs during the processing of financial documents in SAP, especially in the context of returns, credit memos, or invoice corrections (often related to the Returns Management or FI module). The message indicates that a specific field (represented by &1) in a particular line item (&2) contains an invalid or missing value that does not comply with the expected data format or allowed values.
  Common causes include:
  
  Incorrect or missing data in a required field (e.g., tax code, GL account, cost center, or other financial fields).
  Data inconsistencies between the document header and line items.
  Custom validations or user-exits that enforce strict data checks.
  Incorrect configuration of field status groups or validation rules.
  Integration issues where data is transferred from other modules (e.g., SD to FI) and the field value is not properly mapped or populated.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Field and Item:
  
  Check the error message details to find out which field (&1) and which item (&2) are causing the problem.
  Use transaction codes like FB03 (Display Document) or the relevant return/credit memo transaction to inspect the document.
  
  
  
  Check Field Value:
  
  Verify the value in the specified field for the indicated item.
  Ensure the value is valid according to SAP master data and configuration (e.g., valid GL account, cost center, tax code).
  
  
  
  Validate Master Data:
  
  Confirm that the master data related to the field is active and valid.
  For example, if the field is a cost center, check if the cost center is valid for the company code and posting date.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check field status groups in transaction OBC4 or related customizing to ensure the field is not incorrectly set as mandatory or optional.
  Review validation rules or substitution rules that might be affecting the field.
  
  
  
  Check User-Exits or Enhancements:
  
  If custom code is implemented, review it to ensure it does not reject valid values or incorrectly flag the field.
  
  
  
  Correct the Data:
  
  Manually correct the invalid field value in the document if possible.
  If the document is posted, you may need to reverse and repost with correct data.
  
  
  
  Test the Process:
  
  After correction, retry the posting or processing step to confirm the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  FB03 – Display Financial Document
  FB02 – Change Financial Document
  OBC4 – Define Field Status Groups
  WRMA transactions – Returns Management (if applicable)
  
  
  
  Notes and Documentation:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to WRMA_FI052 for any known issues or patches.
  Review SAP Help Portal for Returns Management and FI integration.
  
  
  
  Common Fields Causing Issues:
  
  Tax codes (MWSKZ)
  GL accounts (HKONT)
  Cost centers (KOSTL)
  Profit centers (PRCTR)
  Business areas (GSBER)
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact field name and item number from the error message, I can help you with more specific guidance.